Abdelrahman Kurdieh
Partner
abdelrahman@valiant-sports.com
Abdelrahman is one of the partners of Valiant Sports Group. Having played in high school and university for a short time, he has always had a passion for football from a young age. His favorite players are Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Ricardo Kaka and Andrea Pirlo. With connections across Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Botswana, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon) as well as the US, Abdelrahman focuses on identifying the grassroot level talents starting from the age of 14. These players are nurtured and eventually signed to the agency once they turn 16.
Abraham Salmon
Partner
When Abraham left school in 2004, he had to decide on whether to pursue a career in football, boxing or to continue his education. Abraham chose the latter-most and went on to study chemistry at the University of London. During his studies, he continued playing semi-professional football while also becoming a key member of his team at AkzoNobel – evolving from scientist to sales manager. His favorite football players include Steven Gerrard, Fabio Cannavaro, Ronaldinho and Zidane. Abraham works closely with Abdelrahman to develop club contacts and introduce agency players to clubs.
Country/Territory Partners
Dalibor Jozic
Serbia
dalibor@valiant-sports.com
Dalibor played in all youth teams of Sartid 1913 FC, now known as Smederevo. He played as a central defender for the club eventually ending his career due to injury. Dalibor remained in the football team as the team manager of Smederevo as well as working for the Serbian Football Federation. His favorite players are Javier Zannetti, Francesco Totti and Fabio Cannavaro. Dalibor works as an agent for Valiant Sports Group and covers the Eastern Europe countries.
Japheth Zubairu
Africa/Nigeria
japheth@valiantfc.com
Japheth has been working with Valiant Sports Group since 2017 as the owner of one of the agency’s partner clubs, his being in Nigeria – Valiant FC. During this time, Japheth has been able to successfully implement a structure based on the strategies of the Group to scout, develop and produce players. The first product of this partnership is Babatunde Akinsola Jimoh formerly of the Nigeria U17 national team. Due to his work ethic, trustworthiness and drive, Japheth has been put on track to handle the entire African continent for the group as we expand into other markets. Japheth is a lawyer by profession with a knack for sports journalism and life-long dream of being in football administration.
Radjab Alidou
Togo
radjab@valiant-sports.com
Radjab is a former player of Abdelrahman’s when he had founded an amateur team in Dubai, UAE in 2014. Playing in midfield and blessed with an ability to read the game and a motor that never stops, Radjab became a key player of the team. After Abdelrahman dissolved the team to focus on his agency work, Radjab continued playing for a few clubs around the UAE. Currently, Radjab looks after the Togo market for the group as the scout for that country. His wide contacts within the country to academies and the Federation are important to help know the next big talent in the country.
Tonny Kingori
Kenya
tonny@valiant-sports.com
Tonny is another former player of Abdelrahman’s who played midfield for his team. Tonny was the captain and the heartbeat of the team, providing his non-stop energy all game and covering the most ground on the team. Tonny amassed countless goal-saving tackles and always made sure the team were focused. Back in his home country of Kenya, Tonny has a deep network throughout the country to different academies and professional teams as well as to the Federation. He is tasked with scouting for the Group in Kenya and keeping tabs of the up and coming players there.
Asah Ofon
Cameroon
asah@valiant-sports.com
Asah is yet another former player for Abdelrahman who hails from Cameroon. A very hard-working striker who was not able to find his way to professional football, Asah turned his focus to coaching. Through this, he believes that he can help guide young players in his country who have the same aspirations he once had. Asah has a plethora of contacts throughout his native Cameroon as well as to the Federation. Through his coaching and scouting work, Asah provide the Group with a trusted person in the Cameroon market.